Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to the complete Christmas event guide for Emmen! We've gathered all festive activities and winter events in and around our city, ensuring you won't miss any highlights.
In the historic center around the Great Church, you'll find the traditional Christmas market with local specialties and handmade products. From the Town Hall Square, you can walk to the Noorderplein, where winter activities take place. The city center is decorated with atmospheric lighting, and WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo offers special winter activities. The surrounding villages like Klazienaveen and Nieuw-Amsterdam also offer cozy Christmas activities.
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Unique metal festival with a wide range of metal bands.
Metal Before Christmas is a metal festival in the fall held at the Zalencentrum Melody in Emmen. The event takes place on Saturday, November 30, and features performances by The Wounded, Savage Grace, Massive Assault, Facing the Madness, Suspect Hostile Taskforce, Toxicator, Extinct Inner Self.
Where: Emmen | More Info: Metal Before Christmas
Children welcome Sinterklaas with gifts and treats.
Sinterklaasfeest in Watermolen Frans is a festive event where children welcome Sinterklaas with gifts and treats. The event takes place in Watermolen Frans and offers a cozy atmosphere for the whole family.
Where: Emmen | More Info: Sinterklaas Celebration at Watermolen Frans